Chapter
The Crimes of Liberian Warlords and Their Portrayal in the Media
35:16 - 42:58 (07:41)
Liberian warlords have committed heinous crimes that are worth condemning and discussing, but they are often sensationalized and separated from the war crimes that receive endorsement. Additionally, some warlords, such as Butt Naked, have justified their actions by claiming they are necessary for fighting against those engaging in practices such as cannibalism and human sacrifice, leading to the creation of a mythic persona.
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The crimes of Liberian warlords are often sensationalized in comparison to US war crimes, which are often discussed and endorsed as if they are separate and less severe.
35:16 - 40:28 (05:12)
Summary
The crimes of Liberian warlords are often sensationalized in comparison to US war crimes, which are often discussed and endorsed as if they are separate and less severe. However, both types of war crimes entail killing civilians and innocent people causing immeasurable pain and sufferings.
ChapterThe Crimes of Liberian Warlords and Their Portrayal in the Media
EpisodePart Two: General Butt-Naked and the Liberian Civil War
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the myth of Liberian warlord Joshua Milton Blahyi, who claimed to have killed thousands of people and practiced human sacrifices and cannibalism.
40:29 - 42:58 (02:29)
Summary
The podcast discusses the myth of Liberian warlord Joshua Milton Blahyi, who claimed to have killed thousands of people and practiced human sacrifices and cannibalism. The speaker points out that while there is evidence of Blahyi's violent past, there is no proof of these specific heinous acts.